My Alliance CP has been flown regularly since 2006 and I have had countless number of flights. Her covering has taken a fair amount of beating. I also made the mistake of using a sealant for the decals I made that was not UV proof. Over time, all the decals had yellowed with exposure to UV making her look very drab. I thought I should use the opportunity now to recover the Alliance CP.
I shall also change the engine from the YS63 to a Saito 72. The YS is a hugely powerful engine with incredible torque.......when I can get it to run well. The Saito should mean less time fiddling around with tuning at the field. I will also get rid of the MK Softmount, which has been more trouble then it is worth. It causes the engine to shake itself to bits during idle. Other than these few issues, the Alliance has been about the sweetest flying aerobat I have ever had. Just a pity that MK no longer manufactures it any more.
I shall also change the engine from the YS63 to a Saito 72. The YS is a hugely powerful engine with incredible torque.......when I can get it to run well. The Saito should mean less time fiddling around with tuning at the field. I will also get rid of the MK Softmount, which has been more trouble then it is worth. It causes the engine to shake itself to bits during idle. Other than these few issues, the Alliance has been about the sweetest flying aerobat I have ever had. Just a pity that MK no longer manufactures it any more.
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